Private Chauffeur
Milan to Lugano
Door-to-door Mercedes with an English-speaking driver from your Milan hotel or Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo airports to your hotel, villa or office in Lugano. About 1 h 10 from the city, from €275 per car.
Milan to Lugano by Private Car: About 1 h 10, Door to Door
A private chauffeur from Milan to Lugano covers about 80 km and takes around 1 h 10 from central Milan, and about 1 hour from Malpensa. Your driver collects you at your hotel, home or office, or inside arrivals at the airport, and drives you on the A9 motorway past Como, across the Swiss border at Chiasso and along Lake Lugano to the door of your hotel, villa or office. The price is for the whole car, not per person, and includes fuel, motorway tolls, the Swiss vignette and parking.
Lugano is the largest city of Italian-speaking Switzerland, a financial centre with a lakefront promenade, a mild climate and some of the most beautiful hotels in Ticino. It is close enough to Milan for a business meeting and back in the same day, and an easy base for Lake Como, Locarno and the FoxTown outlet.
Hotels such as Villa Castagnola, the Splendide Royal and The View are on or above the lake, and the driver stops at the entrance and brings your luggage in. On the way back we collect you in Lugano and drive you to any Milan address or airport. Check your price and book online →
How We Drive You Between Milan and Lugano
Every service is private and priced per car. One driver, one car, one group: yours.
Milan to Your Lugano Hotel
Pick-up at any address in Milan and drop-off at your hotel, villa or apartment in Lugano. You receive the driver’s name and mobile number the day before.
- About 1 h 10 from central Milan
- Milano Centrale and Garibaldi stations too
- Lakefront hotels and villas in Castagnola
- Paradiso, Montagnola and Collina d’Oro
- One way or return, booked together
- Price per car, confirmed before you pay
From Malpensa, Linate or Bergamo
Malpensa is the closest major airport for Lugano, about one hour away. The driver waits inside arrivals with a name board and follows your flight in real time.
- Malpensa Terminal 1 and 2, about 1 hour
- Linate, about 1 h 15
- Bergamo Orio al Serio, about 1 h 20
- Real-time flight tracking
- 60 minutes free waiting after landing
- Straight to Lugano, no stop in Milan
Meetings in Lugano, Back the Same Day
Many clients go to Lugano for a meeting at a bank or office and come back to Milan in the afternoon. A car at your disposal for the day starts from €620, depending on the type of service and the distances.
- Pick-up early in Milan or at the airport
- The driver waits while you work
- Quiet cabin for calls on the way
- Return to Milan or Malpensa
- Extra hours at €80 per hour
- Invoice for your company on request
Lake Como, Locarno and FoxTown
Lugano is a good base for the lakes. We drive you to Lake Como, along the lake to Morcote, over the Monte Ceneri to Locarno and Ascona, or shopping at FoxTown in Mendrisio.
- Como to Lugano from €180
- Tremezzo to Lugano from €180
- Bellagio to Lugano from €230
- Milan to Locarno from €370
- Milan to FoxTown from €175
- Milan to Zurich
Milan to Lugano: Prices, Distances and Driving Times
Times we actually plan with on a normal weekday. At rush hour the Chiasso border and the Como stretch of the A9 can add 20 to 30 minutes.
| Route | Distance | Journey Time | Price per car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan city to Lugano | about 80 km | about 1 h 10 | from €275 |
| Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano | about 75 km | about 1 h | from €255 |
| Linate Airport (LIN) to Lugano | about 90 km | about 1 h 15 | from €305 |
| Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Lugano | about 110 km | about 1 h 20 | from €385 |
| Lugano to Milan city | about 80 km | about 1 h 10 | from €265 |
| Lugano to Malpensa Airport | about 75 km | about 1 h | from €250 |
| Como to Lugano | about 30 km | about 35 min | from €180 |
| Tremezzo to Lugano | about 35 km | about 50 min | from €180 |
| Bellagio to Lugano | about 60 km | about 1 h 15 | from €230 |
| Milan to Locarno | about 125 km | about 1 h 40 | from €370 |
| Milan to Ascona | about 130 km | about 1 h 45 | from €380 |
| Milan to FoxTown Mendrisio | about 60 km | about 50 min | from €175 |
How our prices work
Prices shown are starting prices for a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers) on a weekday daytime transfer. The V-Class for up to 6 passengers also starts from €275 Milan to Lugano; the S-Class is on request. Night-time pick-ups and public holidays are priced differently. Enter your trip in the form above to see the exact price for your date. It is per car, not per person, and includes fuel, motorway tolls, the Swiss vignette and parking. Once your booking is confirmed, the price does not change.
Three Mercedes for Lugano
Recent Mercedes, no more than two to three years old, cleaned and checked before every transfer.
Mercedes E-Class
- Executive sedan, discreet and elegant
- Leather interior and climate control
- 2 large suitcases + cabin bags
- Child seat free on request
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
Mercedes V-Class
- Luxury van with individual seats
- Room for 6 people and their suitcases
- Same price for 1 to 6 passengers
- Child seats free on request
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
Mercedes S-Class
- First-class luxury saloon
- Near-silent cabin, rear comfort seats
- Light luggage only: choose the V-Class for several suitcases
- Price on request
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
The Road from Milan to Lugano
A short motorway drive north past Como, across the Swiss border and along Lake Lugano.
Stop by stop
- 1MilanStart
Pick-up at your hotel, home or office. Malpensa and Linate airports work the same way.
- 2Comoabout 50 km · 45 min
The A9 passes just above the city at the southern tip of Lake Como.
- 3Chiassoabout 55 km · 50 min
The Swiss border, where customs checks can sometimes take a few minutes.
- 4FoxTown Mendrisioabout 60 km · 55 min
The designer outlet right next to the motorway, if you want to stop.
- 5Luganoabout 80 km · about 1 h 10
Over the Melide causeway and along the lake to the door of your hotel.
Approximate driving times from central Milan on a normal weekday.
Local, Licensed, Milan-Based Since 1993
The details that make a long cross-border transfer easy, from the first email to your hotel in Lugano.
Fixed Price, Written Confirmation
You see the price before you pay. Once confirmed it does not change for traffic, luggage or delays.
A Milan Company Since 1993
Not a global platform or an app. You talk to the same small team that plans and looks after your trip.
English-Speaking Drivers
Every driver speaks English and knows the Chiasso border, the lakeside roads and the hotels, banks and offices of Lugano.
Swiss Motorways Included
Motorway tolls, the Swiss motorway vignette, fuel and parking are in the price. There is nothing to pay on the day.
One Team Responsible
When a trusted local partner chauffeur drives for us, MilanobyCar remains responsible for your booking, the car and the price.
Licensed NCC Operator
A fully licensed Italian private hire company (NCC), insured for every passenger on every trip.
Child Seats at No Cost
Baby and child seats are free on medium and long journeys like Milan to Lugano. Just tell us the ages when you book.
Price Per Car, Not Per Person
One price for the whole vehicle. A family of four pays the same as one passenger in the same car.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Milan to Lugano
How much does a private chauffeur from Milan to Lugano cost?
A private transfer from Milan city to Lugano starts from €275 per car for a Mercedes E-Class with up to 2 passengers, and also from €275 for a Mercedes V-Class with up to 6 passengers, on a weekday daytime transfer. From Malpensa it starts from €255 and from Linate from €305. Night-time transfers and public holidays are priced differently. The price is per car, not per person, and includes fuel, motorway tolls, the Swiss vignette and parking. Enter your trip in the booking form to see the exact price for your date.
How long is the drive from Milan to Lugano?
About 1 h 10 for the 80 km from central Milan, about 1 hour from Malpensa and about 1 h 15 from Linate. At rush hour the A9 near Como and the Chiasso border can add 20 to 30 minutes.
Which airport is closest to Lugano?
Malpensa, about one hour by car, is the most convenient major airport for Lugano. Linate takes about 1 h 15 and Bergamo about 1 h 20. Lugano Agno airport has very few scheduled flights.
Do we need a passport to go from Milan to Lugano?
Switzerland is in the Schengen area, so there is normally no passport control, but it is not in the EU and customs checks can happen at Chiasso. Every passenger should carry a valid passport or national ID card, and goods above the duty-free allowance must be declared.
Is the Swiss motorway vignette included?
Yes. Our cars already carry the Swiss vignette, and fuel, motorway tolls and parking are all included in the price you confirm.
Can you wait for us during a business meeting in Lugano?
Yes. A car at your disposal for the day starts from €620, depending on the type of service and the distances, with extra hours at €80 per hour. The driver waits while you work and takes you back to Milan or Malpensa.
Can we stop at FoxTown on the way?
Yes. FoxTown in Mendrisio is right next to the motorway, about 55 minutes from Milan. Milan to FoxTown starts from €175 per car, and a stop on the way to Lugano is added to the quote.
Do you drive between Lake Como and Lugano?
Yes. Como to Lugano starts from €180, Tremezzo to Lugano from €180 and Bellagio to Lugano from €230 per car.
Do you also drive from Lugano back to Milan?
Yes. We collect you at your hotel in Lugano and drive you to any Milan address or to Malpensa, Linate or Bergamo airport. Lugano to Milan starts from €265 and Lugano to Malpensa from €250 per car. For an afternoon flight from Malpensa, leave Lugano about three hours before take-off.
Do you drive to Locarno and Ascona?
Yes. Milan to Locarno starts from €370 and Milan to Ascona from €380 per car, about 1 h 40 over the Monte Ceneri.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Baby seats, child seats and boosters are free of charge on medium and long journeys such as Milan to Lugano. Tell us the age of each child when you book so we can prepare the right seats.
How many passengers and suitcases fit in the car?
The Mercedes E-Class takes up to 2 passengers with 2 large suitcases and cabin bags. The Mercedes V-Class takes up to 6 passengers with their luggage, at the same price for 1 to 6 people. With several large suitcases we recommend the V-Class rather than the S-Class, whose boot is smaller.
Is MilanobyCar a local company?
Yes. MilanobyCar is a licensed NCC private hire company based in Milan since 1993, run by Adrian and a small team. We are not a global platform or a booking app: you deal with the same people from the first email to the end of your trip. When we work with trusted local partner chauffeurs, MilanobyCar remains responsible for your booking.
How do I book and pay?
Enter your pick-up, destination, date and time in the booking form on this page to see the price and book online, or contact us by WhatsApp or phone at +39 335 821 0912 or by email at booking@milanobycar.com. Payment is made online through a secure link. Cancellation terms are in our booking terms and conditions.
Train or Private Car from Milan to Lugano?
Direct trains run from Milano Centrale to Lugano in about 1 h 15, so for one person with light luggage staying near Lugano station the train works well. The private car takes about 1 h 10 from door to door with no luggage to carry, and is the better choice from Malpensa, with children, for villas and hotels on the lake or the hills, for late arrivals and for a group sharing one price.
The Swiss Border and Customs
The route crosses into Switzerland at Chiasso. Switzerland is in the Schengen area but not in the EU, so customs checks can happen: every passenger needs a valid passport or national ID card, and goods above the Swiss duty-free allowance, including large amounts of cash, must be declared. The Swiss motorway vignette is already on our cars and included in the price.
Practical Tips: Rush Hour, Lake Roads and the Drive Back
The A9 between Milan and Chiasso is busy with commuters in the morning towards Switzerland and in the late afternoon towards Italy, so we plan around the peaks. For an afternoon flight from Malpensa we usually suggest leaving Lugano about three hours before take-off, and about three and a half hours for Linate.
Page updated October 2026 by Adrian, MilanobyCar.
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